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The development of microelectromechanical systems that decompose after use expands the toolbox of transient electronics, a technology that could help reduce electronic waste.
Thermal management technology is essential in the development of electronic systems, and techniques that can deliver efficient cooling continue to evolve.
Methods to create van der Waals contacts between two-dimensional semiconductors and three-dimensional metals are helping to unleash the potential of two-dimensional devices.